Intelligent shading charging systems

Abstract

An intelligent shading charging system, includes a housing having a rechargeable battery installed therein, a lower support assembly connected to the housing and an upper support assembly, the upper support assembly including one or more arm support assemblies. The intelligent shading charging system further includes a hinging assembly connecting a lower support assembly to an upper support assembly to allow an upper support assembly to rotate with respect to the lower support assembly, one or more arms connected to the one or more are support assemblies, a shading fabric; and one or more solar cell arrays mounted on or integrated within the shading fabric.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of application of U.S. non-provisional patent application Ser. No. 15 / 160,856, filed May 20, 2016, entitled “Automated Intelligent Shading Objects and Computer-Readable Instructions for Interfacing With, Communicating With and Controlling a Shading Object,” and is also a continuation-in-part of application of U.S. non-provisional patent application Ser. No. 15 / 160,822, filed May 20, 2016, entitled “Intelligent Shading Objects with Integrated Computing Device,” both of which claim the benefit of U.S. provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 333,822, entitled “Automated Intelligent Shading Objects and Computer-Readable Instructions for Interfacing With, Communicating With and Controlling a Shading Object,” filed May 9, 2016, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND1. Field[0002]The subject matter disclosed herein relates to an apparatus, methods and systems for providing vehicle charging utilizi...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes an apparatus, methods, and systems for providing vehicle charging using an intelligent shading system. The technical effects of this patent include an automated intelligent shading charging system that can adapt to changing environmental conditions, user desires, and interactions with external systems. The system includes a shading object with a supporting frame and awning or fabric piece that can be opened and closed, and can communicate with external shading object-related systems. The system also includes a stem assembly, base assembly, housing, and actuator or deployment motor for the shading object. The technical effects of this patent include improved flexibility, modifiability, and adaptability of shading objects to changing environmental conditions and user desires.

Problems solved by technology

However, current sun shading devices do not appear to be flexible, modifiable or able to adapt to changing environmental conditions, or user's desires.

An interconnected unitary frame may not be able to be opened or deployed in many situations.

Further, current sun shading devices may not have automated assemblies to allow a shading object to track movement of a sun and / or adjust to other environmental conditions.

In addition, current sun shading devices do not communicate with external shading object related systems.

Further, individuals utilizing current sun shading devices are limited in interactions with users.

In addition, outdoor locations having parking are exposed to the sun and have to deal with an ever increasing fleet of electric vehicles.

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